Workplace Injuries

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Workplace Injuries Definition:
• Injury resulting from an accident during the
performance of work or because of it or because of
what is related to it, and every accident that occurs to
the worker during the period of his going to and
returning from work is considered to be in this regard.

• Injury with one of the occupational diseases.

• It is divided into direct and indirect injuries.

Causes of Work Injuries:

• The worker slips on a flat ground.

• Falling from a high roof or ladder.

• The worker's body collides with different
materials or solid objects.
• The worker is harmed by fire.

• The worker is harmed by cutting tools and knives.

Causes of Work Injuries:
• The worker's body or eye is harmed by the entry of
flying metal fragments.

• Road accidents that result in the most serious deaths

due to motorcycles or regular vehicles and cars.
• Acute poisoning by gases, vapors and various chemicals.

• Other various factors that can cause physical harm to

the worker while performing work, such as explosions
and others.
Targeted Organs in The Injury:

• Face, fingers, hands, arms, shoulders, back

(kidneys), reproductive organs.

• Legs, knees, feet with joints, chest (rib cage),

teeth, tongue and nose.

• Eyes, skull, neck, spine, skin, ears.

Targeted Organs in The Injury:
• According to the data on occupational accidents and occupational
diseases in our country which are published by the Social Security
Institution (SGK).

• When we look at the distribution of work accidents by type, we see that

the most common injuries are wounds and superficial injuries, followed
by dislocations, sprains and strains, and thirdly by bone fractures.

• When we look at the distribution of injuries according to their location in

work accidents, the arms (including hands, wrists and fingers) are the
most commonly injured areas, followed by the legs (including feet,
ankles and fingers) and the face and head area are third.
Targeted Organs in The Injury:
Targeted Organs in The Injury:
Sources of Injury:
• Dangerous machines (rotors - cutters - ungrounded),
negligence of workers and supervisors.
• Lack of worker training, lack of maintenance and isolation of
machines
• Lack of clear instructions, lack of general and individual
protection means.
• When looking at the distribution of work accidents according
to hours, it is seen that the most accidents occur between
11:00-11:59. It can be said that accidents occur more
frequently during breaks and near the end of work hours
due to reasons such as fatigue, hunger, carelessness, etc.
Sources of Injury:
Consequences of Injury:

• Physical and psychological harm (illness), partial

or total disability (incapacitated), death.
• Absence from work, material and social cost to
the worker and his family, material cost to the
business, cost to the national economy.
• From an economic perspective, it is thought that
the cost of work injuries and occupational
diseases to the world economy is 600 billion
dollars per year.
Injured Workers Have a Rights:
• Employers must provide the necessary
conditions to ensure that their employees work
in safe and healthy conditions.

• Sometimes employers fall short in providing

these conditions. As a result, employees may be
injured while working or may be injured at work.
Injured Workers Have a Rights:
• In some cases, even if the employer has created the
necessary environmental and safety conditions,
personal injuries may still occur at work.
• At this point, to what extent is the employer's
liability valid? Does the employer's liability continue
in all cases if he/she shows all due care and creates
the necessary working conditions? How are damages
resulting from injuries at work compensated within
the framework of personal injury law?
Injured Workers Have a Rights:
• The compensation of employees may vary from
state to state. In parallel with this, the
compensation provisions to be applied in the
event of injury to employees may also differ.

• Despite this, there are some common points in

the regulations in question. In this context, the
common issues can be expressed as follows:
Injured Workers Have a Rights:
1. The right to sue for damages resulting from
personal injury or illness in the course of your
work.

2. The right to be examined by a doctor and

receive treatment.

3. The right to return to work if a doctor deems it

appropriate.
Injured Workers Have a Rights:
4. The right to receive disability compensation in
the event of a personal injury or illness that
prevents you from going to work, whether this
is permanent or temporary.
5. The right to appeal any decision made by your
employer, your employer's insurance company
or the employment court.
6. The right to be represented by a lawyer
throughout the process.
Injured Workers Have a Rights:
• In addition to knowing your rights in personal injury
cases, it is also useful to know in which cases you
have the right to object or refuse.
• For example, if you are injured in a situation that
falls within the employer's area of ​responsibility, you
have the right to say no to your employer's
suggestion that you use your personal insurance.
• Or if your boss tries to prevent you from claiming
work compensation, you need to know that this is
not legal.
Injured Workers Have a Rights:
• In some cases, personal injuries may be the result of the
negligence of a third party rather than your employer.
• This negligence can be caused by a variety of things,
such as a 18 manufacturer producing a faulty part or a
truck driver.
• Again, if you are injured while performing a professional
job due to the negligence or fault of a third party, you
can file a lawsuit against that person or organization.
• These lawsuits are known as third-party lawsuits. These
cases are usually resolved in state or federal courts, not
under workers' compensation.
Conclusion:
• In conclusion, If you are injured while working at your workplace,
you must first notify your employer as soon as possible. The
obligation to report is a prerequisite for compensation to be paid.
• Secondly, it must be stated during the examination phase that
the injury in question is work-related. It is also important to keep
records of expenses incurred for treatment and the days you are
unable to go to work. If an injury occurs due to the negligence or
fault of third parties, you can file a lawsuit to recover the
damages suffered.
• Finally, receiving professional support from a lawyer who is an
expert in personal injury law will contribute to a more successful
process.
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